In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Virat Kohli has become the first Indian to amass 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. This historic milestone was reached during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 encounter against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
The 36-year-old cricket maestro notched up his second half-century of the season, scoring a brisk 67 off 42 balls, embellished with eight fours and two sixes. This performance elevated his T20 career total to 13,050 runs, achieved over 402 matches. His illustrious T20 career boasts nine centuries and 99 half-centuries across various T20 competitions.
On the global stage, Kohli joins an elite group of cricketers who have crossed the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket. He is the fifth player to achieve this feat, following legends like Chris Gayle (14,562 runs), Alex Hales (13,610 runs), Shoaib Malik (13,557 runs), and Kieron Pollard (13,537 runs).
Kohli’s journey in T20 cricket has been nothing short of spectacular. After leading India to a triumphant World Cup victory in 2024, he announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. His T20I career concluded with an impressive tally of 4,188 runs in 125 matches, maintaining an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04.
Among Indian cricketers, Rohit Sharma stands as the closest competitor on the all-time T20 run charts, with 11,868 runs in 452 matches, still trailing Kohli by over 1,000 runs.
Kohli’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his ability to consistently perform at the highest level continue to inspire cricket enthusiasts around the world. As he adds another feather to his cap, the cricketing world celebrates this monumental achievement by one of its finest ambassadors.